Snapshot is a wheat ale, so as far as styles go it’s something like a Blue Moon. However, some of the Snapshot wort has souring bacteria added to it. This soured wort is blended back together with the rest to give the beer a tang and slightly sour taste.

Honestly, the portion of soured wort makes the difference here. The yellow liquid with a white, rapidly dissipating head gives off a wheat aroma with just a hint of citrus. Wheat fills the palate at first but then gives way to a light but noticeable sour orange flavor. The prickly carbonation cleanses the palate.

Snapshot’s better than I expected. That bit of sour makes it more interesting than many wheat beers. Is it as good as last year’s Dogfish Head Namaste? It’s close; Namaste has a bit more spice in the flavor than Snapshot, but I like the sour flavor in Snapshot. This is one I would drink again.